title: Thrombelastograph monitoring: a clinical perspective.
abstract: Thrombelastography (TEG) has been used widely during hepatic transplantation procedures to detect intraoperative changes in blood coagulation and as a guide to determine appropriate treatment of these changes. The current literature identifies the use of TEG for intraoperative management of coagulation as a proven reliable and rapid monitoring system. The clinical applicability of TEG monitoring for the anesthesia provider will give better intraoperative management of hemostasis, optimizing patient care and minimizing blood component use.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Metcalf
mesh_terms: D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative; D013916:Thrombelastography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*